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NZBusiness August 2006

14  Building strong supplier relationships

How you go about selecting your suppliers can be crucial to your businesss growth. Glenn Baker talks to Ross Darrah about the selection process and how to avoid supply chain disruption.

 

 

21  The Midas touch

One good business idea has ultimately led tomany others for 30 year old Kiwi entrepreneur Matt Blomfield. Carlene du Toit seeks his formula for success.

 

 

24  Cover story: He hkari  Celebrating Mori business success

Glenn Baker reports on the increasingly dynamic Mori business sector, and reveals the passion and commitment of todays Mori entrepreneur.

 

 

32  Franchising: taking one on; setting one up

Lynnaire Johnston looks at franchising from a franchisees and franchisors perspective, and Glenn Baker talks to franchise icon Sharon Kenny about her life as a franchisor.

 

 

40  Advantage receivables

For an increasing number of companies factoring options are the key to freeing up cashflow and driving business growth.

 

 

46  Promoting your Brand

Patricia Moore reviews the promotional products marketplace and highlights the importance of branded gifts in the marketing mix.

 

 

50  Under seige

Vikki Bland consults the data security experts for the latest tactics in keeping company information safe and secure.

He hakari: Celebrating Maori business success

Buuilding strong supplier relationships

The Midas touch: Entrepreneur Matt Blomfield

Franchising: taking one on; setting one up

Advantage receivables – speeding cashflow by factoring

Promoting your brand with gifts

Under siege – the latest tactics in IT security

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